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Submitted By: Al\n\nI understand where you are coming from, me and my sister were the first ones in line at noon on Friday. So we got to be 3 feet from Brent and the speakers so maybe that is what making our opinions differ. And I did forget to mention that being there that early allowed me to meet the band, and Eric did say that Brent was fighting a cold, or was having voice issues (nothing major for anyone to worry) but maybe it just wasnt his night. Nonetheless... I thought the "show" was fucking awesome!

Submitted By: Kyle Eisaman\n\n3 yrs ago i went to a concert in darrian lake didnt kno much bout shinedown but since the day i bought my ticket i have ltistened to you music every day sometimes catch my self drifting away singin your songs. your music shows the real side of life and how it aint easy. with the new cd out you raised the bar higher. Shindown is amazing congrats on the work!!!!

Submitted By: RyanI\n\nAl- I saw them 4 years ago at the Chameleon Club in Lancaster when they were still doing smaller venue shows. Brent did an acoustic solo of 45 and it was unbelievable. The first album Leave A Whisper had amazing vocals on it and seeing those songs live that first time was amazing. We are all entitled to our own opinion and I feel like the voice is just not there like it used to be. If you really paid attention on Friday evening the instruments were tuned up almost to the point they were covering Brent's voice. On many songs you couldn't even hear the words being sung. Compare it to Black Stone Cherry, where the vocals were loud and crisp, wasn't so when Shinedown was on. I love the band and am a huge supporter, I just feel as though there may be some vocal issues with Brent, which if there are, I hope they are overcome. There was a long break of 18 months between albums, which is a long time, my thoughts are it was a time to relax his vocals. I dont know, maybe the first time I saw them at the Chameleon it was just a special night. I guess we'll see if anyone else is of the opinion I am on future posts. As I said, I'm going to continue to support and I hope the guys keep rocking. Congrats on the engagement Brent and good luck in the married life.

Submitted By: Ryan\n\nI am a huge Shinedown fan and have seen them 4 times in concert, including last evening at The Electric Factory in Philly. I saw them for the first time 4 years ago and it was one of the best concerts I have ever been too. Brent's voice was unbeilevable, especially on 45 and Simple Man. Since that time I've been disappointed in the shows as Brent's voice has seem to go downhill. I'm posting this asking what is wrong with Brent? The last 3 shows I've been to, when the strong and long notes are meant to be hit, he either pulls the microphone away from his mouth or he points to the crowd and asks the crowd to sing. I know this type of sining is hard on the vocal chords, but if he's having issues with his voice, take a break and don't push it. I want to see him at his best and these last few times have definitely not been that way. Most people probably don't recongize this because they are only seeing the band for the first time now that they've hit it, but for those of us who have been long time fans and have seen them before they hit the big time, I'm asking the question have you realized this as well? Brent I love you and the band, I was just disappointed last night as I was hoping to see you in your form of 4 years ago as the last two times I was disappointed as well. I'm going to keep on supporting you, but just wondering what the problem is? Keep on rocking.....

Submitted By: JEREMY\n\nI LOVE ALL THE SONGS. I BOUGHT THE CD A WEEK AGO, AND I THINK IT'S GOING TO BE IN MY PLAYER FOR AWHILE. THERE IS A SONG FOR EVERY MOOD. MY PREDICTION IS THIS CD WILL BE ON THE CHARTS FOR A LONG TIME. THE SONGS ARE TOO GREAT TO IGNORE

Submitted By: Awesome\n\nThat Cellstream pic of you guys with Big Boi is f****** fantastic. Where are you guys? Don't tell me you just ran in to him at Wal*Mart? -Awesome

Submitted By: Jacki\n\nFunny Debbi said that about there not being a "skip" song cause I feel the same way. Nice job on the CD!

Submitted By: Debbi Harrington\n\nGreat, great, great CD - I love "kick" starting my day with track 2 - Sound of Madness. It puts me in a great mood on my way to work. Usually there's a track on most CD's that you can skip while listening - NOT THIS ONE - I love it ALL - every single track is on my MP3 player so I can listen at work!! Thanks so much, you guys take care!!